BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

ENG038-F-RGL-SX-02 Full-time

Awarding Institution
University of Bolton
Teaching Institution
Regent College London
HECOS Code
Language Of Study
English
Notes:

Professional Accreditation

None Associated with this programme

Programme Awards

Title Type Level Description
Honours Degree (BEng (Hons)) Final Award Level 6 Mechanical Engineering
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) Exit or Fallback Award Level 5 Mechanical Engineering
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) Exit or Fallback Award Level 4 Mechanical Engineering

Benchmark Statements

The following benchmark statements apply to this programme:

Internal and External Reference Points

  1. Office for Students Sector Recognised Standards
  2. UK Quality Code for Higher Education
  3. The University of Bolton awards framework

Other Points of Reference

General Entry Requirements

You should have a minimum of two GCE A2-level passes (or equivalent), including Mathematics and a Science; and five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics, Science and English. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English is not your first language you will need to complete a Secure English Language Test at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Additional Criteria

Additional Admission Matters

There are no additional Admission Matters associated with this Programme.

Aims of the Programme

The principal aims of the programme are to:

Distinctive Features of the Programme

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge & Understanding

On completion of the programme successful students will be able to demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of:

Cognitive, Intellectual or Thinking Skills

On completion of the programme successful students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Practical, Professional or Subject-specific Skills

On completion of the programme successful students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Transferable, Key or Personal Skills

On completion of the programme successful students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Programme Structure

The programme requires 360 credits to be established for the award BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering; 120 credits at HE4, 120 credits at HE5 and 120 credits at HE6. All modules are Core modules and are 20 credit value apart from the 40 credit Project-type modules (one at each level) required for assimilation and integration of topics and material.

Validated Modules

Title Module Code COE1
Engineering Environment AME4061 C
Engineering Principles 1 AME4062 C
Engineering Principles 2 AME4063 C
Projects and Systems AME4064 C
Graphical Communications and Computer Modelling AME4065 C
Engineering Applications AME5011 C
Mechanics of Materials and Machines AME5012 C
Thermofluids and Control Systems AME5013 C
Engineering Modelling and Analysis AME5014 C
Engineering in Business and Society AME5015 C
Advanced Materials and Structures AME6012 C
Management and Enterprise in Engineering AME6013 C
Advanced Thermofluids and Control AME6015 C
Finite Element and Difference Solutions AME6016 C
Major Project EEE6010 C

1Core, Optional, Elective

Learning & Teaching Strategies

The diverse nature of this engineering programme necessitates the use of a variety of teaching and learning methods in order to ensure the acquisition and development of appropriate concepts, knowledge and skills. Many of these methods will be experienced during formal timetabled classes. Other methods, which are also demanded by professional body accreditation requirements, will be experienced through opportunities to develop creative and innovative skills. This is predominantly achieved through open-ended project and design, make and test activity, where application, assimilation and integration of course material are realised. As projects, design activity and assimilation is extremely important and time dependent, all project modules are 40 credit value and run over two semesters. Also, as you progress through the programme, your studies will become less structured and more open-ended in nature. This programme adopts a blended style of learning and teaching including online delivery and engagement where appropriate.

Learning Activities (KIS entry)

Course Year Level 3 HE4 HE5 HE6 HE7
Scheduled learning and teaching activities n/a 34% 26% 22% n/a
Guided independent study n/a 66% 74% 78% n/a
Placement/study abroad n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy for the programme is designed to ensure that the overall aims and learning outcomes of the programme are assessed and achieved. To accomplish this, a range of assessment methods are used and are applied depending upon the learning outcome in question and the type of module content being assessed. Assessment and feedback may be Formative or Summative. Summative assessments may consist of, Project or Design reports, Examinations, Portfolios, Presentations, and Blogs.

Assessment Methods (KIS entry)

Course Year Level 3 HE4 HE5 HE6 HE7
Written exams n/a 33% 36% 35% n/a
Coursework n/a 49% 54% 52% n/a
Practical Exams n/a 18% 10% 13% n/a

Assessment regulations

Assessment Regulations for Undergraduate Programmes apply to this programme.

Grade Bands & Classifications

Undergraduate Honours Degree

Regulations can be found at: http://www.bolton.ac.uk/studentinformation-policyzone/Home.aspx

Role of External Examiners

External examiners are appointed for all programmes of study. They oversee the assessment process and their duties include: approving assessment tasks, reviewing assessment marks, attending assessment boards and reporting to the University on the assessment process.

Support for Student Learning

Methods of Evaluating & Enhancing the Quality of Learning Opportunities

Sources of Information

Audit Notes

The following changes were made from the previous version of this Programme:

Subject PRR

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